- A doctor shared tips to spot FALSE medical advertising.
- No product changes you overnight and, on the contrary, can put your health at risk.
- Be wary of products that claim to cure a wide range of serious ailments and are completely unrelated. In addition to these 8 more things…
Watch out! No product changes you overnight and, on the contrary, can put your health at risk. But to avoid it, a doctor shared some tips for both you and your patients to detect medical advertising FALSE.
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The expert offers 10 tips to avoid falling prey to false medical advertising
1. One product that does it all
be wary of products that claim to cure a wide range of serious ailments and that have no relation to each other, for example, those products that claim to cure cancer, calluses and diabetes. To date there is no product that treats all ailments and conditions.
2. Personal testimonials
Personal testimonials are difficult to verify. Often these are “life stories” transmitted from person to person and are usually made up. In addition, there is no way to check if it is true or false since sometimes data such as the name of the patient is omitted. Also be wary of medical assumptions that recommend the product in question: many times they are actors impersonating health professionals.
3. Photos of before and after using the product
Generally this tool is used by weight loss products. The truth is that it would be very difficult to verify that these people managed to lose weight using the article that is advertised. Remember that we currently have image editing resources that can “slim down” people but only in photographs.
4. Quick fixes
Do not trust those products that indicate that they can heal quickly, especially when it comes to serious and chronic conditions. Even with proven treatments, few conditions can be treated with such speed. Be careful with products that say “In a short time, in a few days.” It is common for advertising of this type of product to use ambiguous language to avoid legal battles.
5. Natural products
Don’t be fooled by this term. In some miracle products, the term natural would lead us to believe that the product is harmless and safer than some proven pharmaceuticals. these teas, herbs or supplements may work for you but should always be discussed with an expert the use of these products and increase the measurement of your glucose levels to verify their effects and prevent any complications.
6. Products offered in mass mailings
Be careful with the sources consulted and the emails you receive! Many of them offer cures and medications. Large labs rarely distribute or promote their products via email and when they do, they use trustworthy sites and other trustworthy sources. The difference between a miracle product and a drug is that the latter require a long process of research and testing that lasts approximately 10 years.
7. Miracle treatments
The products that include in their legends phrases such as “miracle cure”, “”unique product”, “new discovery” are very suspicious. If a drug were a real cure for a serious condition like diabetes, then it would be advertised in medical journals, on television, and prescribed by medical specialists.
8. Distribution location
Be careful with those medicines and products that are sold in the markets, street markets and street stalls. Products and treatments that have proven their effectiveness are only sold in pharmacies and closed premises. If you have any doubts about any treatment or medication sold in tianguis or markets, ask your doctor.
9. The first 100 calls will get an attractive discount
Although it would not be a bad idea to receive discounts from time to time, products with fluctuating prices arouse suspicion. Avoid becoming a victim of fraud.
10. Heed the recommendations of your doctor
Remember that as a consumer you have the right to receive clear, truthful information that is not misleading. Before buying, keep in mind that you are investing in your health.